Catchword: tent pole

Filed Under: English, United States, Entertainment, Media, Movies

Part of Speech: n.

Quotation: Mr. Mancuso describes “Beverly Hills Cop II” as a “tent pole” movie. Each year Paramount makes several high-budget films “that because of content, star value or storyline have immediate want-to-see and are strong enough to support your entire schedule,” he said. “Ishtar” had none of the strengths of a tent pole.

Article or Document Title:
“Figuring Out The Fates of ‘Cop II’ and ‘Ishtar’”

Author:
Aljean Harmetz

Dateline:
Hollywood

Date of Publication:
June 4, 1987

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